Side-by-side technical data
Infinix Note 40 vs Samsung Galaxy A36
Comparison between Infinix Note 40 and Samsung Galaxy A36: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Infinix and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A36, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Note 40 | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 4.7 | 6.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 8.4 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Infinix Note 40, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Usable Surface
- 89.9 %
- against 86.5 %
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,436 px
- against 2,340 px
Samsung Galaxy A36, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 613,492
- against 456,900
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 40 | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 456,900 | 613,492 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | 1,007 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,979 | 2,917 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 912 |
Design
| Specification | Note 40 | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Black, Titanium, Blue | Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Green, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 78.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.1 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 86.5 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP67 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | Note 40 | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | C |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 41 h |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W | — |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 |
Display
| Specification | Note 40 | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,900 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,436 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 10,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 40 | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 40 | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Note 40 | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 6 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 40 | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Host 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.07 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.53 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.29 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 650 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Note 40 | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Note 40 | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 379 € |
| Model numbers | X6853 | SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W |
